We’re nearing the end of February, but there’s no end in sight for cybercrime. Here’s your round up of this week’s cybersecurity news:
NorthBay Healthcare Corporation, a non-profit healthcare system based in California, experienced a data breach around this time last year after discovering unauthorized activity within its network. The incident, which compromised the personal information of 569,012 people, was recently disclosed to the public.
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP are currently investigating the matter to determine if affected individuals are entitled to compensation.
(–Source: Markets Insider
Read More: NorthBay Healthcare Corporation Data Breach – Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches Investigation | Markets Insider )
Mars Hydro, a smart home device manufacturer, recently fell victim to a data breach which exposed 2.7 billion records of sensitive information.
The data compromised in this attack includes wi-fi passwords, device IDs and information, API tokens, and app version details. Unauthorized parties having access to this information opens up these devices and their users to multiple potential attack methods. It’s being recommended that users change their Wi-Fi password, update their devices, and segment their networks.
(–Source: Gadget Review on MSN
Read More: Mars Hydro IoT Data Breach Exposes 2.7 Billion Records Including Wi-Fi Passwords )
Insight Partners, a US-based venture capital firm, confirmed that an “unauthorized third party” breached “certain Insight information systems through a sophisticated social engineering attack” in January, but has not yet confirmed the nature of the attack.
The company is encouraging its partners to “tighten security protocols irrespective of having shared data compromised.”
(–Source: TechCrunch on MSN
Read More: VC giant Insight Partners confirms January cyberattack )
1,135 members of the US Coast Guard experienced delayed processing of their bi-weekly pay after the service’s system was hit by a data breach which pushed them to take the personnel and payroll system offline to mitigate the attack.
The incident was discovered after a report of unusual activity, and was revealed to have impacted service members’ direct deposit account information. The system was down for a few days for maintenance following the breach and was restored on Feb 19th. Pay was expedited to affected individuals, and those who had their data compromised in the incident were notified via email.
(–Source: Task & Purpose
Read More: US Coast Guard data breach impacts pay for 1,135 members )
